FOUR cricket players have raised more than £9,000 following an epic cycle ride from Ledbury to Monte Carlo.

James Fortnam, 24, Andy Lloyd, 26, Neil Stokes, 45 and Nicko Evans, 24 all play for Canon Frome Cricket Club and cycled more than 1,650km in 10 days.

The money raised will go to Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) and the cricket club.

Mr Fortnam said: "It was amazing. The most amazing parts were around the Alps on the seventh and eighth day."

A charity ball and auction on Sunday at The Stables Conference Centre in Canon Frome added to the final total.

To sponsor the team go to www.justgiving.com/canonfromecycle/